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7NEWS
30-07-2025
- Entertainment
- 7NEWS
Best Picks editor and mum on the seven best products every new parent needs
Speak to any new parent and alongside talk about sleep deprivation, a sudden love of caffeine and baby poo (yes, really), there will also be a hefty amount of time dedicated to chat about various gadgets and products. From self-soothing bassinets to high-tech feeding chairs and travel prams that pop up and down with just one hand, in 2025 there really is a gadget for everything — and some are more worth parting with your hard-earned cash than others. After spending the best part of the last 10 months off with my new daughter, Isabel, I have tried and tested dozens, nay hundreds of baby-related items. And there are some that I find myself instinctively recommending over others. Below, I reveal my top seven buys for new parents or expecting mums and dads. You can thank me later. 1. Happiest Baby Snoo Smart Sleeper, currently $1496.25 Let's just start with the most expensive item and get it out of the way. If you have a baby that likes to be rocked to sleep (doesn't everyone?), this cult gadget is going to be a gamechanger in your household. After using one with my first daughter, Florence, I couldn't wait to get this baby bassinet out for Issy — and boy, did it deliver. Promising to add one to two hours of sleep per night with constant calming womb-like motion and sound, my daughter loved the soothing, cocooning nature of the Snoo when she was going down for naps and bedtime. The device was arguably even more of a gamechanger second time round, when I had less time to settle Issy down for a sleep while a rampant toddler wreaked havoc downstairs. I know it's expensive, but the fantastic thing about Snoos is they genuinely work — and you can't put a price on eight hours sleep. 10/10 recommend. For more information and a limited time deal on Happiest Baby, head here now. 2. Baby Bjorn Travel Cot Light, $479, The Memo While the Snoo was a gamechanger in those early days of sleep, sadly it's not always feasible to lug it around with you when you're on the move. Enter the Baby Bjorn Travel Cot Light in Black, currently $479 at The Memo — which came with us on any number of trips during Issy's first year: to the UK at Christmas, the Swiss Alps in January and Noosa just last month. Next level easy to put up and down, we loved the convenience and lightness of this travel cot. The cot also comes with a super-comfy mattress and travel bag included for your little one, so all you need to worry about is remembering their sleep sack and a cot sheet in order to get a good night's kip on holiday. If you're a frequent flyer, you'll be delighted to hear that the travel cot weighs just 6kg and is quickly and easily checked in as oversize on most airlines. It will also last up until they are about three years old, so plenty of time to get some bang for your buck. 3. Tripp Trapp Feeding Chair by Stokke, $399, The Memo Okay, this one is worth its weight in absolute GOLD. It's honestly that good that I am contemplating buying a second one for my toddler. For a long time with my first daughter, people had told me how much I needed a Tripp Trapp Feeding Chair, a high chair that promises to 'grow with your family and child', and can be used from six months old well into childhood. But I hadn't realised just how good they are until I got my hands on one for Isabel. Aside from looking amazing (and going perfectly with my black dining chairs at home), Tripp Trapp's functional, versatile design allows your child to sit, eat and interact with the rest of the family at mealtime, creating important bonds and routines while developing language and social skills. It's easy to clean, easy to work and can ergonomically be shifted and moved up and down as your child grows. Right now, we have Isabel in the newborn weaning version of this chair, but I am genuinely considering adding a second into our lives for three-year-old Florence. You will not regret investing in one of these game-changing chairs. 4. Lovevery Looker Play Kit, $130, Lovevery I have long been a fan of the Montessori-inspired American play brand, Lovevery, and have owned several of their 'Play Kits' for my daughter, Florence. And so I couldn't wait to snap up the 0-12 Weeks Play Kit for Issy, which is stuffed full of developmentally-appropriate toys that help to build new brain connections and process their surroundings. This particular kit includes an adorable mobile, a play gym or pram accessory, black and white card set, standing card holder, mittens, a wooden book, rattle and more. The great thing about these kits is you don't have to think too much about the best possible toys for your child, but can rather let Lovevery do the hard work for you. Devotees can sign up for a subscription to the play kits, meaning one will land for your little one every three months. Or you can just dip in and out when you need some inspiration. 5. Dreamegg White Noise Machine, currently $59.99, Amazon Australia A good white noise machine is a must in a busy household with kids. And I can't go past the excellent Dreamegg White Noise Machine, currently $59.99, from Amazon Australia.. The clever little machine is stylish enough that it will look good in your child or baby's nursery, but efficient enough to ensure that they have surround sound white noise pumping all night. The white noise machine has seven different white noise sounds that you can choose for your child, as well as seven fan sounds and 10 relaxing natural sounds such as bird, sea wave, brook, lullaby, crickets, rain and fetal tones. It also has an in-built optional night light which emits enough brightness for baby night feeding, or for when your toddler suddenly decides they are afraid of the dark. The machine can be set to play the white noise continuously, or on a 30, 60 or 90 minute auto-timer. It will remember the last setting of light, sound, volume and timer - so you don't need to keep pressing all the buttons again when you take your child for another nap or sleep. I have used this white noise machine religiously with both my children, and it has been an absolute life-changer. Not only does it keep my kids peacefully asleep at night, but it means we can pad around the rest of the house, playing music and watching TV, without living in fear of waking them. 6. Stokke YoYo3 Travel Pram, $720, Stokke Australia When I gave birth to my first daughter, Florence, three years ago, I had a firm idea of what kind of pram I would push her around in each and every day. Something big, something supremely comfortable and something with massive wheels and great suspension – the Range Rover of prams, you might say. And while I do still use my beloved UppaBaby Vista 2 pram on any given week, it wasn't long after giving birth that I realised that in actual fact what I needed was something zippy. Enter the Stokke YoYo 3, which I have been using religiously during my maternity leave. Combining a super lightweight feel (it's 6.2 kilograms) with thoughtful features (a one-handed fold is a godsend, while the shoulder strap is fantastic for carrying the buggy when it's folded up), it's everything I could ever want in a pram and more. Not only this, but unlike many other lightweight, cabin-approved prams, the basket can carry 10 kilos worth of shopping – double what the previous model the YoYo2 held. I now can't imagine life without it, and urge anyone looking to invest in a pram to buy this one ASAP. 7. Kitchenaid 13-Cup Food Processor, $361, Appliances Online If there is one item a newly-weaning parent needs more than any others, it's a blender. The past few months have seen me pureeing, blending and mashing all number of fruits, veggies and proteins for my little girl. This 13-cup Food Processor by Kitchenaid, currently on sale for $361 at Appliances Online, is the bees knees in cooking. You can chop, shred, precision slice, knead, mix and puree everything from fresh veggies to cheeses, doughs, sauces, salsa and more, all by way of a stylish 13-cup bowl that looks good on your benchtop. You can also store all of the parts handily inside the bowl, so there's no faffing around looking for a part when you're next cooking. It's worth noting just how good Appliances Online are in terms of service and delivery, with the store turning out my blender within 24 hours after I ordered it on the brand's easy-to-use website.
Forbes
08-07-2025
- Business
- Forbes
Prime Day Snoo Sale: Save Over $500 On The Smart Bassinet
If you're an expecting or new parent, chances are you've considered the Snoo Smart Sleeper Bassinet. It's amassed a cult following thanks to its ability to lull babies to sleep and keep them dozing for hours by detecting—and responding to—your baby's fussing. Right now, it's discounted during Amazon Prime Day 2025, allowing you to save over $500 with a 30% markdown. Plus, if you're shopping for extras like swaddles or fitted sheets, the retailer is also offering discounts on additional accessories. Save over $500 on the Snoo, a smart bassinet that can help your baby—and you—get some sleep. ILLUSTRATION: FORBES / PHOTO: RETAILER Sleep is precious, especially for new parents, and the Snoo was designed with all the right features to ease stress for both you and your baby during this new chapter. (I know that I would have paid anything to get a little extra rest during those first few months with an infant.) Read on to learn more about this top-rated smart bassinet and how to score a discount on one of our parenting team's most recommended products. The Snoo is our top pick for the best bassinet, thanks largely in part to the smart motion and sound response that gently rocks your baby at a customizable speed. It also swaddles them securely on their backs and provides varying levels of white noise to lull fussy babies back to sleep. Not only is it incredibly easy to set up (just snap the legs into place), but the built-in weaning feature helps ease the transition into a crib when the time comes. If you've been waiting for Prime Day to help you save on the Snoo, now is your chance to score the smart bassinet for less. It only goes on sale a few times a year, so it's never a bad idea to take advantage of these rare deals. For context: This is likely the lowest the price you'll see it—it hasn't dropped any lower in over a year. If you're still on the fence, the 30% off deal will be live through July 11, giving you a little time to make a decision. Do Doctors Recommend The Snoo? You should speak with your pediatrician to discuss your infant's specific needs if you want a doctor's opinion. That said, the smart bassinet is recommended by some doctors. The Snoo was not only created by a pediatrician, Dr. Harvey Karp, but the brand also claims it is used in over 150 hospitals across the world. In 2023, the FDA also approved the Snoo as a Class II medical device . For more information, Snoo has a blog where it discusses criticisms and cites national studies and scientific claims for the smart bassinet. Will Insurance Pay For A Snoo? It depends. While Snoo was granted an FDA De Novo Authorization as a Class II medical device in 2023, the brand does not have an official claim form or billing code for insurance reimbursement. However, several shoppers claim their insurance was willing to cover costs. Reach out to your insurance provider to find out if it's willing to cover some or all of your Snoo purchase. Can I Sell My Snoo Back To Happiest Baby? No. While the brand accepts donations of used Snoos for its Certified Pre-Loved program, it does not buy back its smart bassinets. You can return your Snoo within 30 days for a refund, but keep in mind that returning it will incur a $199 restocking fee. Named the best baby food maker in our roundup, the Beaba Babycook Solo 4 In 1 Baby Food Maker is on sale for nearly its lowest price ever (it once dropped only three cents lower). It can steam cook, puree, thaw and reheat your baby's food, making meal prep easier and helping you feed your baby nutritious options. The baby and kids gear team loves Tonies—our kids enjoy them, and we recommend them as one of the best toys for 3-year-olds. They're so easy for kids to operate by simply placing their favorite Tonie on the box to play stories and music. Right now, this starter set is 44% off, making it the lowest price ever. Our favorite water shoes for toddlers, Ten Little Splash Sandals are comfortable, easy to put on and American Podiatric Medical Association (APMA) approved. They're wide and flexible, which is ideal for rapidly developing little feet. Grab the Pebble Gray color for 15% off on Prime Day. After testing 16 of the best baby monitors, the Harbor Smart Baby Monitor was our top pick for the best Wi-Fi baby monitor. You can save $100 on the model during Prime Day—just be sure to click the coupon. The monitor comes with a large screen to see your baby clearly, and it can work without Wi-Fi if you find you want to turn it off. In our roundup of the best wearable breast pumps, the Willow 360 is our favorite leakproof option, allowing you to pump on the go while taking care of other kids or getting things done. It's 30% off for Prime Day, making it only $10 more than its lowest price ever. On sale for its lowest price of 2025, the Jeep Destination Side-By-Side is one of the best double strollers we've tried (and we've tested nearly 50 strollers). It's very easy to assemble and use, it comes with bumper bars and a five-point harness to help keep your kids secure, and it handles all terrains pretty well.
Business Insider
06-07-2025
- Business
- Business Insider
Sam Altman enters his dad influencer era by setting a baby crib trend
Sam Altman's endorsement boosted Cradlewise's site traffic in 24 hours. His recommendation of the Cradlewise crib also led to a peak in related Google searches. The crib, priced at $1,999, features a baby monitor and sound machine. Sam Altman can officially add "baby influencer" to his resumé. The OpenAI CEO announced the birth of his son in February, and shortly after shared his take on the parenting supplies he and his husband stocked up on before welcoming their baby. Some of it was "silly baby things" that weren't necessary. For one crib maker, however, the Altman shout-out paid off handsomely. "Definitely i recommend a cradlewise crib," he said in an X post. Within a day, Cradlewise's organic site traffic jumped by over 30% and it saw daily sales increase too, Radhika Patil, cofounder and CEO of Cradlewise, told Business Insider. Searches for Cradlewise over the past 90 days peaked the day Altman made his post on April 13, according to Google Trends. we bought a lot of silly baby things that we haven't needed but definitely i recommend a cradlewise crib and a lot more burp rags than you think you could possibly need — Sam Altman (@sama) April 13, 2025 The company features Altman's post on its official website with the caption, "Sam Altman said it. We just bounced with it." Altman's crib choice retails for $1,999, a few hundred dollars more than that of its larger competitor, the Snoo. The Cradlewise bounces babies gently to soothe them, with a built-in baby monitor and sound machine. It also grows with your child by converting from a bassinet into a crib. "Sam Altman's mention of Cradlewise was a surreal and humbling moment for our team," Patil said. "But more than the numbers, what stayed with me was seeing a tech visionary resonate with a product built with empathy, intention, and science," Patil said.
Forbes
06-06-2025
- Business
- Forbes
Snoo Sale: The Smart Bassinet Our Editors Swear By Is 20% Off
If you're an expecting or new parent, chances are you've considered the Snoo Smart Sleeper Bassinet. It's amassed a cult following thanks to its ability to lull babies to sleep and keep them dozing for hours. Right now, it's discounted during Happiest Baby's current Snoo sale, with a 20% markdown available through June 15. Plus, if you're shopping for extras like swaddles or sleep sacks, the retailer is offering 30% off additional accessories. There's a major Snoo sale happening right now. Here are all the details. Sleep is precious, especially for new parents. I know that I would have paid anything to get a little extra rest during those first few colicky months with an infant. The Snoo was designed with all the right features to ease stress for both you and your baby during this new chapter. Read on to learn more about this top-rated smart bassinet, and how to score a discount on one of our parenting team's most recommended models. Happiest Baby After testing 10 top models, our writer (and mother of five) picked the Snoo bassinet as the best bassinet overall. Several features earned it the top spot, including the smart motion and sound response that gently rocks your baby at a customizable speed. It also swaddles them securely on their backs and provides varying levels of white noise to lull fussy babies back to sleep—our tester found their baby fell asleep faster in the Snoo compared to other smart bassinets. Not only is it incredibly easy to set up (just snap the legs into place), but the built-in weaning feature helps ease the transition into a crib when the time comes. If the price of the Snoo has always given you pause, this Father's Day promotion is your chance to score the smart bassinet for less. It only goes on sale a few times a year, so it's never a bad idea to take advantage of these rare deals. For context: The last available discount was back in February, when it was 40% off. While the current markdown is less enticing than the previous one, the Snoo is a particularly smart investment if you're having your first baby soon. However, if you're just starting to research bassinets, it might be worth holding out for a deeper discount. The 20% off deal will be live through June 15, giving you ample time to make a decision. If you don't want to fully commit to purchase, another great option is a Snoo rental. You can rent the bassinet for $159 per month or pay $469 for a six-month rental—a significant discount for those not interested in owning a brand new model. Do Doctors Recommend The Snoo? You should speak with your pediatrician to discuss your infant's specific needs if you want a doctor's opinion. That said, the smart bassinet is recommended by some doctors. The Snoo was not only created by a pediatrician, Dr. Harvey Karp, but the brand also claims it is used in over 150 hospitals across the world. In 2023, the FDA also approved the Snoo as a Class II medical device. For more information, Snoo has a blog where it discusses criticisms and cites national studies and scientific claims for the smart bassinet. Will Insurance Pay For A Snoo? It depends. While Snoo was granted a FDA De Novo Authorization as a Class II medical device in 2023, the brand does not have an official claim form or billing code for insurance reimbursement. However, several shoppers claim their insurance was willing to cover costs. Reach out to your insurance provider to find out if it's willing to cover some or all of your Snoo purchase. Can I Sell My Snoo Back To Happiest Baby? No. While the brand accepts donations of used Snoos for its Certified Pre-Loved program, it does not buy back its smart bassinets. You can return your Snoo within 30 days for a refund, but keep in mind that a pre-loved model will incur a $199 restocking fee.
Yahoo
18-05-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Is the Doona Car Seat & Stroller Worth It? Here's My Honest Review
PureWow editors select every item that appears on this page, and some items may be gifted to us. Additionally, PureWow may earn compensation through affiliate links within the story. All prices are accurate upon date of publish. You can learn more about the affiliate process here. You can learn more about that process here. Yahoo Inc. may earn commission or revenue on some items through the links below. Read the original article on Purewow. Value: 18/20 Functionality: 19/20 Portability: 20/20 Aesthetic: 18/20 Safety: 20/20 Total: 95/100 A funny thing happens when you're gearing up to have a baby: Parents come out of the woodwork to dispense unsolicited advice. Tips about sleep training? I'll pass. But give me a tried-and-true product recco and I'm all ears. That's how I came to learn about the Doona Car Seat and Stroller combo. After all, I had my first child seven years ago. Ahead of welcoming my now six-month-old, I quickly discovered: Baby gear has changed quite a bit in that time. The Rock n' Play? Recalled! The Snoo? Was only just getting buzzy! But Doona, it seems, was the biggest innovation. And Doona parents, it turned out, were extremely impassioned. The first was my cousin. His son arrived nine months before mine and, while not always verbose about baby stuff, he imparted one piece of wisdom. Get the Doona, it's a game-changer. Next, one of my best friends, who was pregnant with a third: I'm splurging on a Doona this time around. Everyone I know raves about it. The final endorsement came during a shopping trip to IKEA. New Yorkers tend to keep to themselves, but a particularly gruff woman held the elevator for me as I waddled up to it, then couldn't help herself: The Doona stroller—ahem, the one she was currently pushing—will save you. (You don't have to tell me thrice, I thought!) So, I put the stroller/car seat combo to the test, right out of the gate—installing the base in my car and toting the car seat to the hospital where I was induced last October. If that's not a sink or swim moment for testing a product, I don't know what is. Here's my honest review. One of my most vivid early parenthood moments was when I transferred my oldest son from the stroller to the car seat for the drive home from the hospital. He fell asleep in the stroller as we toted him out, but then—as I was relocating him to the car seat—I bopped him on the nose and all hell broke loose. (In other words, he started wailing and as a first-time parent, I felt like a failure.) Not so with the genius Doona which is basically a car seat with collapsible wheels, allowing it to go from a safe and comfortable system of transport for babies (between 4 and 35 pounds) to a compact stroller in one fluid motion. A full-handed push of a button on the back and simple circular motion is all you need for the wheels to pop down or retract. It snaps easily into a secure base already installed in the car and off you go. If baby is snoozing, no disruption required. Rachel Bowie My cousin, bestie and that random lady in the IKEA elevator were all right: This stroller is a two-for-one design that's not only a game-changer, I swear it helps increase the amount my baby sleeps, as was evidenced when I toted my three-month-old from Brooklyn to the Guggenheim by car. Within seconds of the approximately 40-minute drive, my son nodded off. I found a metered spot, unclipped the Doona and seamlessly (and quietly) expanded the wheels. Minutes later, I had paid the entrance fee, then rolled my sleeping baby around and around a special exhibit about Orphism in Paris…all without him waking up. When I was done, it was back to the car where, once again, I retracted the wheels and drove off. When we got home? He was still asleep! Rachel Bowie The weight (just over 17 pounds) puts it slightly above your average car seat, though I've never found it too cumbersome. And it adjusts to baby's growing size with straps that you can toggle with a button at the bottom center. (Unlike other car seats, you don't have to remove your child from the seat itself in order to change the size.) There's also an included newborn insert and since it's approved up to 35 pounds or 32 inches—whichever comes first—you can typically use it until a kid is 18 months. (Note, it does not convert to front-facing.) I also tested this car seat without its base in a cab on-the-go, by using the car's seatbelt and following the online instructions. It even handled a bit of spring off-roading (see photo above) at my local botanic garden. As for safety, It has a five-star safety rating in frontal collision tests—based on over 100 crash tests—and meets the strictest U.S. and E.U. safety standards for car seats, strollers and hand-held carriers. When installed in the car seat base, you lower the handle of the stroller so it rests against the back of the regular seat, giving the car seat additional anti-rebound protection to minimize impact. Additionally, it comes with a five-point harness for clipping baby in and uses materials that are free from hazardous chemicals. (The seat cover is also machine washable.) In my book, there are three: For one thing, it does take a couple of practice runs to figure out how to collapse the wheels; Extending them is easier for some reason. Secondly, there's the lack of sun shade: The shade that comes included doesn't offer much in terms of protection, and only lowers to cover baby up to his nose (or chin if you're lucky), meaning I often have to bring a swaddle to keep my son protected. Finally, the undercarriage doesn't include a space for storage. (How could it since the wheels have to collapse?) I bought a stroller hook to hold my bag and the problem was solved, but snap on storage is available for an extra cost should you require it. Rachel Bowie Minor flaws aside, this two-for-one car seat stroller increased my efficiency as a parent and, quite frankly, made newborn life easier. I still feel grateful six months later and get pangs of joy when my older son takes the helm pushing his brother. Most of all, I love that it keeps my baby safe and snuggly on both walks and drives. After all, with young kids, mobility is empowering. $600 at Bloomingdales Postpartum and Still Running—Here's Why
